Did Cleveland rob the Reds?

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(09-03-2019, 03:02 PM)Circleville Guy Wrote: Psych, I did a Google search on Bauer being hurt. There’s an article from June 7th out of Cleveland where he said that his body is really banged up. He wasn’t specific but said that he spends most of his time between starts trying to get ready for his following start. It sounds like the Reds traded Puig and a good looking LH starting prospect for someone that was already hurt. I don’t think the Reds fanbase willbuy into another Rebuild attempt, that stadium would be empty.

Makes sense.  Indians knew of his health but were really pushing to move Kluber.  I heard Bauer's name in trade rumors but more of Kluber.  I think what sent Bauer to the Reds was his frustration and attitude and health.  Bauer will have an off season to get healthy and maybe regain that Ace form.  He has elite stuff.  Partially Torn ligaments in ankle will affect delivery. 

Reds gave up a lot on that "big" trade with the Dodgers.  What did the Reds net?  Kyle Farmer.  It is frustrating to be a Reds fan.  I had high hopes for Bell and new staff.  House has to go.  House by himself has cost the Reds several games.  

Lets hope that I am right and that Bauer regains form.  Gray-Bauer-Castillo is an elite trio at least potentially.  Mahle is showing improvement.  I don't know if the Reds bring back Disco.  I sort of hope they do.  He was the Reds top pitcher at one time so he would be a decent #4-5 Rotation player.  

Keep an eye on the new rookie Lodolo.  He is average about 14 SO9 and has sub 2.50 ERA in the minors.  He is a lefty and will be moving up fairly quickly to the Majors.  Unless, the Reds trade him